Peter has the best tone in Chicago. His playing is world class.
- David Bloom of the Bloom School of Jazz in Chicago
Peter is a fresh voice on the scene. He's very talented and a fine musician.
- Ramsey Lewis, Grammy winning jazz composer and pianist
Peter sounds beautiful.
- Larry Grey, Chicago Jazz Icon
Peter plays his ass off. He's a great guitarist.
- Larry Coryell. World Famous Guitarist
Peter has a real presence on the guitar. My brother George has it and so
does Peter. I hear lots of guitar players come through and most sound the
same. Peter has his own sound. He gets better every time I hear him.
- Von Freeman, Chicago tenor saxophone legend
QUOTES ABOUT CRY FOR PEACE
- David Bloom of the Bloom School of Jazz in Chicago
Peter is a fresh voice on the scene. He's very talented and a fine musician.
- Ramsey Lewis, Grammy winning jazz composer and pianist
Peter sounds beautiful.
- Larry Grey, Chicago Jazz Icon
Peter plays his ass off. He's a great guitarist.
- Larry Coryell. World Famous Guitarist
Peter has a real presence on the guitar. My brother George has it and so
does Peter. I hear lots of guitar players come through and most sound the
same. Peter has his own sound. He gets better every time I hear him.
- Von Freeman, Chicago tenor saxophone legend
QUOTES ABOUT CRY FOR PEACE
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Peter Lerner
Guitarist, Composer, Recording Artist
Guitarist, Composer, Recording Artist
"A real winner"
- Bruce Tater, DETR, Dallas, Texas
Peter Lerner's "Cry For Peace" features some of the most original tasteful and modern mainstream
compositions with some of the best jazz musicians in the world. It's that cool!"
- Dick Crockett "The Voice" 88.7fm, Sacramento, CA
“Eloquent & meticulously articulated phrasing … makes every note count… It’s a beautifully
choreographed jazz outing…easily one of the top picks of the year.” – Glenn Astarita, CD Review
“Lerner delivers great melodic lines, demonstrates superb technique, restraint at the appropriate
moments, impeccable time, and simply put he floats with ease as he creates… he’s a fabulous player.”
– Clive Griffin, Jazz Imrpov Magazine
“Far from a mere blowing session…the powerhouse ensemble breathes life into Lerner’s inspired
compositions…a highly communicative soloist who applies his ample guitar chops with diligence. From
beginning to end, Cry For Peace is an enjoyable, well programmed listen.”
- John Barron, www.AllAboutJazz.com
- Bruce Tater, DETR, Dallas, Texas
Peter Lerner's "Cry For Peace" features some of the most original tasteful and modern mainstream
compositions with some of the best jazz musicians in the world. It's that cool!"
- Dick Crockett "The Voice" 88.7fm, Sacramento, CA
“Eloquent & meticulously articulated phrasing … makes every note count… It’s a beautifully
choreographed jazz outing…easily one of the top picks of the year.” – Glenn Astarita, CD Review
“Lerner delivers great melodic lines, demonstrates superb technique, restraint at the appropriate
moments, impeccable time, and simply put he floats with ease as he creates… he’s a fabulous player.”
– Clive Griffin, Jazz Imrpov Magazine
“Far from a mere blowing session…the powerhouse ensemble breathes life into Lerner’s inspired
compositions…a highly communicative soloist who applies his ample guitar chops with diligence. From
beginning to end, Cry For Peace is an enjoyable, well programmed listen.”
- John Barron, www.AllAboutJazz.com
Photo by Phil Onofrio